Spanish tax residence certificate
Certificado de residencia fiscal en España
What it is
The Agencia Tributaria issues this certificate if its records show that you are tax resident in Spain. For countries with a tax treaty (Convenio) it certifies that you are resident within the meaning of the treaty; for countries without one, that you are resident in Spain. It is issued in Spanish and English. It can be requested and obtained on the online portal with an electronic certificate, electronic DNI or Cl@ve Móvil; people not obliged to deal with the authorities electronically can also request it in person at the Agencia Tributaria's Delegaciones and Administraciones; in that case the certificate is sent to the Dirección Electrónica Habilitada Única (DEHú), made available on the online portal and also sent by post.
Official wording
Este certificado se emitirá si de los datos que constan en la AEAT se deduce tu residencia fiscal en España.Official sources
- Where it applies
- All of Spain
Official information
Official sources
- Agencia Tributaria: Certificados tributarios. Expedición de certificados tributarios. Residencia fiscalES
- Agencia Tributaria: ¿Qué certifica? (certificado de residencia fiscal)ES
- Agencia Tributaria: ¿Dónde se obtiene? (certificado de residencia fiscal)ES
- Agencia Tributaria: Preguntas frecuentes (certificado de residencia fiscal)ES
- Agencia Tributaria: Ficha del procedimiento G305 (residencia fiscal)ES
When
When you need to prove your tax residence in Spain; it is issued if the Tax Agency’s records show that residence.
Official wording
Este certificado se emitirá si de los datos que constan en la AEAT se deduce tu residencia fiscal en España.Official sources
Steps
Step 1: Apply online
Go to the official website: Apply for the certificate at the Agencia TributariaOn the e-office, with an electronic certificate, electronic DNI or Cl@ve Móvil. With these systems the certificate is, in general, generated immediately.
Official wording
con carácter general, que estos se van a generar de forma inmediata.
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Step 2: Or apply at an office
People not obliged to deal with the authorities electronically can apply at a Delegación or Administración of the Tax Agency. It is recommended to book an appointment online in “Asistencia y Cita” or on 91 333 5 333.
Official wording
o a través del teléfono 91 333 5 333.
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Step 3: Receive the certificate
If you apply at an office, it is sent to the Dirección Electrónica Habilitada Única (DEHú), made available on the e-office and also sent by post.
Official wording
En este caso el certificado se enviará a la Dirección Electrónica Habilitada Única (DEHú) y estará disponible en la sede electrónica de la Agencia Tributaria.
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Documents
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🖨 Printable bilingual document card (you can show it at the counter)
FAQ
How long does it take if it is not immediate?
The procedure’s resolution period is 10 working days. You can follow its status in the Área personal, under “Mis expedientes”.
Official wording
Plazo de resolución 10 Día/s hábil/esOfficial sources
What if some information is wrong?
You cannot appeal it, but within 10 days of receiving it you can ask in writing for it to be changed, with any evidence you have. If the Agency finds it incorrect, it issues a new one within 10 days.
Official wording
Si el órgano que emitió el certificado estimara incorrecto el certificado expedido, procederá a la emisión de uno nuevo en el plazo de 10 días.Official sources
How can someone else check it is genuine?
With the Código Seguro de Verificación (CSV) shown on the certificate, using the document check service on the e-office.
Official wording
Se utilizará el Código Seguro de Verificación (CSV) que figure en el certificado.Official sources
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